Author commentary on Sanne N. van Munster et al.

Sanne N. van Munster et al. Incidence and outcomes of poor healing and poor squamous regeneration after radiofrequency ablation therapy for early Barrett’s neoplasia

Data were reviewed from a registry of 1386 patients treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for Barrett’s neoplasia. Of these patients, 134 (10 %) had poor healing post-RFA, but after additional time and acid suppression there was complete esophageal healing. Overall, 74 patients (5 %) had poor squamous regeneration, which was associated with higher risks of treatment failure and progression to advanced disease.

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Article published online:
24 February 2022